Paydirt Receives National Certification as a Women's Business Enterprise

Minneapolis, MN, January 21, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Today Paydirt, LLC, a business specializing in sustainability consulting, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Development Center - Chicago, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

WBENC’s national standard of certification is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women.

"We are delighted to receive this certification," said Jill Kolling, President and founder of Paydirt. "WBENC is an amazing network of women-owned businesses, and we're happy to play a role in encouraging organizations to increase diversity within their vendor relationships."

By including women-owned businesses among their vendors, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier/vendor diversity programs.

A Minneapolis-based company, Paydirt helps organizations build sustainable strategies and programs that improve environmental performance, establish market differentiation and advance key business objectives. Paydirt’s core consulting services include sustainability strategy, environmental assessment, employee engagement, program design and strategic communications. For more information, visit www.thinkpaydirt.com.

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